Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Merle Haggard, “You Take Me For Granted” May 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 A stunning portrait of a collapsing marriage.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: B.J. Thomas, “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Love” May 28, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 A new label revitalizes the career of B.J. Thomas.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: John Conlee, “Common Man” May 27, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 John Conlee finally returns to No. 1.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Reba McEntire, “You’re the First Time I’ve Thought About Leaving” May 23, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 Reba McEntire earns her second and final No. 1 single for Mercury Records.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Shelly West, “José Cuervo” May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Shelly West scores her only solo No. 1 hit with a product placement for the ages.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Oak Ridge Boys, “American Made” May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Another legendary songwriter earns their first No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton, “We’ve Got Tonight” May 22, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 5 The first of two massive crossover duets for Kenny Rogers in 1983.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Alabama, “Dixieland Delight” May 17, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 0 Alabama previews their 1983 studio album with their ninth No. 1 hit.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: The Bellamy Brothers, “When I’m Away From You” May 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 1 The Bellamy Brothers find a country hit on a Kim Carnes pop album.
Every #1 Country Single of the Eighties: Ricky Skaggs, “I Wouldn’t Change You if I Could” May 16, 2023 Kevin John Coyne 2 Ricky Skaggs revives a vintage country song with solid results.